This list includes some of the most fun, low-key dance clubs and music venues in Downtown Manhattan and in the hip neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Party on!
Le Bain at The Standard
Lounges
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2

They have water beds to lay and glance the skyline or view into the distance with tourist binoculars. They have indoor pool so the parties might get pretty wild. Make sure to arrive early as the place gets packed fast.
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Hotel Chantelle
Lounges
4
1

In addition to good food, the ambiance and entertainment are worth a visit. The main floor holds free burlesque shows on Friday evenings, the basement is for the dancing crowd, and the restaurant showcases live jazz bands as you enjoy your meal and drinks with friends.
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Webster Hall
Lounges
4
1

The building has an amazing history - it was rumored that Al Capone once owned it, many union labor rallies took place here, and was once a popular venue for high society events. Today, Webster Hall features nightly music shows from indie bands to established artists across all genres.
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Irving Plaza
Fun & Active
4
1

Everyone from Bob Dylan, The Ramones, and Eric Clapton to U2 and other big names in music have played this intimate venue. Irving Plaza is THE place to have a classic, hot & sweaty rock concert experience in New York City.
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Bembe
Lounges
4
0

Great DJs, chilled relaxed multicultural vibe. It's one of the best places to go dancing if you don't like big clubs. It's two tiny floors with some really cool metal work on the windows by local female metalsmith.
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Verboten
Nightclubs
3
2

Come here if you just want to dance and have a good time surrounded by likeminded people. Expect top notch music, 360 degrees of screens for an impressive audio/visual experience, great drinks, and a fun crowd. If all the dancing gives you an appetite, head to the Cabaret Bar where you can order small food plates.
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The Bowery Electric
Nightclubs
3
1

Bowery Electric guarantees you a night of debauchery, whether you dance the night away to some throwback 80s music or rock out to an awesome indie band. It's the best of a nightclub and a bar all rolled into one, without the snobbiness of some of the trendier clubs in town.
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Music Hall of Williamsburg
Nightclubs
3
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If you are a music-lover, do not miss this venue. Its edgy and well-curated lineups never fail to facilitate drunken, sweaty, dance fests. Because of its location, the crowds tend to range from 18 to mid-30s and most frequenters take music and fashion very seriously.
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Bossa Nova Civic Club
Nightclubs
2
1

Bossa Nova Civic Club is the perfect fall-back if you are looking to dance, dance, dance. A strictly techno club, you will not be able to stand still here. Its location is great, as Bushwish is an up-and-coming neighborhood with bars, clubs, and speakeasies popping up all over the place.
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Santos Party House
Nightclubs
1
1

Santos is a concert venue, dance club, and lounge rolled into one space. They throw some great parties, like the 718 Sessions, Toca Tuesdays, the weekly Electric Beach featuring today's hottest DJs in house music.
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The Bell House
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Visit The Bell House for a good time. It has all the components of a good time, including a lounge for more relaxed drinking, a sizable dance floor for drunken rubbing, and a food truck parked just outside for midnight munching. It isn't the most centrally located bar in Brooklyn - but it is worth the bus ride.
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